Puppies receive their first vaccinations at six to eight weeks of age. A vaccination consists of an initial course of three vaccinations, given two weeks apart.

Vaccine boosters will ensure your pooch continues to be protected from the following diseases:

Distemper

Hepatitis

Parvovirus

Parainfluenza and Bordetella Bronchiseptica – ‘Kennel Cough’.

For dogs one year and older, we administer a triennial vaccine that provides immunity against Distemper, Parvovirus and Hepatitis for three years.

An annual vaccine booster is required to immunise against Kennel Cough.

We also offer ‘titre-testing’ to check the immune status of your dog and decide whether vaccination is required.

Puppy vaccinationsPuppies are temporarily protected against many diseases by special proteins called antibodies received through their mother’s milk.

These maternal antibodies decline in the first few months of life; however, until they drop sufficiently they can also neutralise vaccines and make them less effective. This is why a series of vaccinations is necessary to ensure protection of your puppy.

This is why a series of three vaccinations, two weeks apart and starting from six weeks of age is necessary to ensure protection of your puppy.

At Bedford-Dianella Vet Centre we offer an ‘early-finish’ vaccine for your puppy which allows them to socialise and go for walks by 12 weeks of age.

After vaccination care
Following vaccination your dog may be off-colour for a day or two, or have some slight swelling or tenderness at the injection site. Most dogs will show no signs at all.

Access to food and water and a comfortable area to rest is usually all that’s required for a quick recovery.

Please call us to discuss a suitable vaccination regime for your pet puppy or dog, or for any concerns you have after vaccination, on 9275 9283.

Puppy Care
It’s really important that puppies are vaccinated before they begin socialising with other animals.

We recommend puppies begin mixing with other dogs 10 days after their 10 week vaccination.

Puppy Packages
We’ve put together a Puppy Package that covers all your puppy’s veterinary needs during their first year of life. So when your puppy leaves our care you’ll have the necessary information and confidence to ensure their optimal health and wellbeing as they grow.

The level of vaccine protection for your cat will depend on their lifestyle and whether they are indoor cats or have outdoor access.

All cats should receive annual boosters to keep them protected from disease.

Kittens can be vaccinated from eight weeks of age. This includes at least two vaccinations, given two to three weeks apart, that can protect against the following diseases:

Feline Herpesvirus & Feline Calicivirus – Cat ‘Flu’

Feline Infectious Enteritis

Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) – causes cat AIDS.

Kitten vaccination
Kittens are ‘temporarily’ protected against many diseases by proteins called antibodies received through their mother’s milk. These maternal antibodies decline in the first couple of months of their lives; however, until they drop sufficiently they can also neutralise vaccines. For this reason a series of vaccinations starting at 8 weeks of age is necessary to ensure immunity for your kitten.

Adult cat vaccination
Immunity from kitten vaccination weakens over time and your pet can again become susceptible to disease. Annual health checks and booster vaccinations will provide the best protection for the life of your pet.

Feline AIDS is a disease caused by infection with FIV which affects the cat’s immune system.

A cat’s natural defence against attack by other diseases may be seriously affected by FIV, much in the same way as human AIDS.

The virus that causes the disease is present in saliva. It’s almost always transmitted by bites from infected cats, so cats that fight are at high risk.

While some infected cats show no sign of disease, others may display initial symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, lethargy and swollen lymph nodes. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include weight loss, sores in and around the mouth, eye lesions, poor coat and skin and chronic infections. Eventually the immune system becomes too weak to fight off other infections and diseases. As a result, the cat may die from one of these subsequent infections.

Unfortunately in Australia, many cats are infected with this virus, with WA having the highest infection rate.

Unless your cat has no access to the outdoors and other cats, immunisation against FIV is worthwhile.

Note: FIV is not transmissible to humans.

After vaccination care
Following vaccination your cat may be off-colour for a day or two, or have some slight swelling or tenderness at the injection site. Most cats will show no signs at all.

Access to food and water and a comfortable area to rest is usually all that’s required for a quick recovery.

Please call us to discuss a suitable vaccination regime for your pet kitten or cat, or for any concerns you have after vaccination, on 9275 9283.

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For After Hours Emergencies, please phone: 1300 040 400

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